The Best Mother in the World (2025)
1h 45m
Running Time
February 15, 2025Release Date
The Best Mother in the World (2025)
1h 45m
Running Time
February 15, 2025Release Date
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Plot.
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
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Cast & Crew.

Shirley Cruz
Gal

Seu Jorge
Leandro

Rhianna Barbosa
Rihanna

Benin Ayo
Benin

Katiuscia Canoro

Rejane Faria

Anna Muylaert
Director / Writer

Ricardo Costianovsky
Producer
Media.



Details.
Release DateFebruary 15, 2025
Original NameA Melhor Mãe do Mundo
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 45m
Genres
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Wiki.
The Best Mother in the World (Portuguese: A melhor mãe do mundo) is a 2025 drama film directed by Anna Muylaert. The film is about a hard-working mother who fights for the safety of her young children.
The Argentinean-Brazilian co-production, film premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2025 as part of Berlinale Special programme. The film will be released in Brazilian theaters on 1 June 2025.